checking volts

[russeller]

i have a 66 rude selectric shift with a gen and starter was wondering if there is a way to check to see if the gen is charging the battery?

 

[Hooty]

Re: checking volts

Sure. Check the battery voltage with the engine running and not running. If the voltage is higher with the engine running, it's charging. If it ain't, it ain't.<br /><br />c/6<br />Hooty

 

[BoatBuoy]

Re: checking volts

BTW, same check works for vehicles also to determine if alternator is working.

 

[stairliftoheaven]

Re: checking volts

with engine running you should be getting at least 13.5 volts across the battery terminals